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What is a professional face cream? How is it different from unprofessional? Unlike inexpensive mass-produced products, professional lines are significantly more expensive; These creams are not produced by all brands and cannot be purchased in regular stores. But the main advantage and difference is the quality, thanks to which the skin can truly transform.
Indications for the use of professional face creams
An important indication for the use of professional face creams is that they help to really save on expensive salon SPA treatments. Thanks to online stores, where the entire range of professional cosmetics is presented, there is no need to waste time searching for the right product in regular cosmetic stores.
Professional face creams are divided depending on the skin type and the tasks performed (cleansing, whitening, renewing, protecting, toning). When developing formulas, specialists take into account the characteristics of the skin as much as possible, and the harmlessness and effectiveness are confirmed by certificates.
- They are not available for free sale mainly because the formulation uses powerful components, sometimes in high concentrations. They are more effective than conventional cosmetics, but require competent and precise application.
When prescribing a professional product, it is necessary to take into account the type and condition of the skin, age and specific problem of the patient. Sometimes even the season or time of year is important.
Cosmetics of this type must be stored especially carefully and used only for their intended purpose. If all criteria are met and prescribed in a timely manner, professional face creams can actually prolong youth and “reduce” real age by several years.
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Most brands use exclusively natural raw materials and advanced technologies. Thanks to this, the products are distinguished by efficiency, quality, and harmlessness. Unlike some salon procedures, the use of creams does not cause pain or other unpleasant sensations. And the result is no less fast and pronounced.
The formulas of professional face creams include the following components: peptide and bioactive complexes, extracts and oils of medicinal plants. Such cosmetics contain a minimum of auxiliary substances.
Names of professional face creams:
- Japan Bb Laboratories;
- Christian Dior, France Capture Totale Multi-Perfection;
- Anesi Anti-Wrinkle Revolt;
- USA Estee Lauder;
- Rejuvenating Wish Radiance Christina Israel;
- Super moisturizing OXYGEN Botanicals;
- NEW LINE PROFESSIONAL RF;
- Renewing HOLY LEND Israel;
- Massage Green Tea with hyaluronic acid and nanosilver;
- PLANTER`S (with hyaluronic acid).
Professional moisturizing face cream
Professional moisturizing face cream Dekleor with neroli oil is intended for dehydrated skin. Relevant for lack of moisture, provides hydration and protection for 24 hours.
Light creamy consistency, the presence of neroli oil covers moisture deficiency, ideally protects against pollution and aggressive factors. In particular, the oil saturates with vitamins and stimulates the formation of hyaluronic acid and collagen. Thanks to these properties, neroli oil is present in all products of the French natural cosmetics brand Decleor.
- The oil is obtained from a certain type of orange tree, only from fresh flowers. To produce 1 kg of product, you need to collect 2 tons of fragrant flowers!
The second active component, sea fennel extract, is extremely rich in vitamin A. It protects cells from oxidation, renews them, and ultimately rejuvenates the skin: smoothes wrinkles, restores color, and gives well-groomed appearance. By the way, sea fennel is so harmless that it is considered a food product.
Professional face cream from the Dekleor brand does not contain mineral oils, parabens, or pigments. All oils are of natural origin and high quality.
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Professional face cream with hyaluronic acid
The Israeli brand Christina produces a line of professional face creams with hyaluronic acid. These are fortified products with a moisturizing effect for various skin types.
Cream “Elastin, collagen, placental enzyme” is created for oily and combination types. Contains active substances that delicately remove keratinization. A moisturizing complex of eight components reliably protects against moisture loss. Vitamins A and E promote regeneration. The water extract tightens the pores and destroys bacteria. By regularly rubbing the product until completely absorbed, the skin is transformed.
The product “Elastin, collagen, carrot oil” can restore dehydrated skin. Under the influence of a complex of beneficial components, the skin is significantly rejuvenated.
For normal type, a gentle cooling cream “Elastin, collagen, azulene” is intended. It moisturizes the face as much as possible and for a long time, without the unpleasant feeling of greasyness. Azulene eliminates dryness and irritation.
Cream for normal skin is used differently than the previous ones: during the day - under foundation cosmetics, at night - on a cleansed neck and face. All three creams are available in 60, 100, and 250 ml packages.
Professional foundation for face
Professional foundation creams for the face of the Cinecitta brand are highly valued by makeup artists, stylists and make-up artists, as they effectively solve their problems: mask imperfections and even out the complexion. Professional face creams from Italian cosmetologists are used on film, photography, television, and for applying long-lasting makeup. Cosmetics from Cinecitta have the following advantages:
- durability;
- hypoallergenic;
- heat resistance;
- quality composition;
- blends well;
- does not accumulate in skin folds;
- has a lifting effect;
- It is used sparingly.
Textures from light to viscous are available, as well as a wide palette of shades.
To make the skin soft and velvety, use light products such as Fondontina Lifting, Fondontina lunga durata.
For a “second skin” effect, Color up camouflage, a compact primer base or cream powder are suitable.
A foundation with antibacterial properties is offered. The line includes various shades; The advantage of the product is that it does not clog pores.
Professional face creams made in France
The French are the undisputed leaders of the cosmetics market. The following brands of professional face creams made in France deserve attention:
- Christian Dior, guaranteeing product quality;
- Algologie – based on plant extracts and biocomplexes;
- Algotherm is a leader in the use of marine raw materials;
- Gezatone is a pioneer in innovative manufacturing;
- Givenchy is one of the most famous companies;
- La Biosthetigue – distinguished by the exclusivity and effectiveness of cosmetics;
- Matis – has worldwide popularity as a salon brand;
- Payot – offers detailed methods for using its products;
- Perle de Mer – is environmentally friendly and rich in natural ingredients;
- Vichy is a less expensive but high-quality company that produces professional face creams.
Professional face creams made in Italy
The peculiarity of professional face creams made in Italy is that they are created on the basis of natural ingredients that this country is rich in, using modern cosmetological technologies. Professional face creams from Italy are distinguished by the following qualities:
- effective and safe;
- meet international standards;
- act quickly and lastingly;
- created according to a unique recipe based on olives, citrus fruits, grapes;
- beautifully packaged.
By the way, grapes are one of the important components of Italian cosmetics. Professional face creams from Italian brands can get rid of any skin imperfections. It is interesting that many famous fashion designers born in this sunny country produce, along with clothes, luxury cosmetics of their own brands. Popular brands: Collistar, Cera di Cupra, DIBI, Bottega Verde, Etual, Egia, Frais Monde, Giorgio Armani, Gerard`s, Guam, Nouba, Pupa, Kleraderm.
Professional face creams made in Israel
Professional face creams made in Israel occupy a leading position among high-quality products, and therefore are actively used in beauty salons in various countries in Europe and America. They have been tested in laboratories and in practice, and are appreciated by cosmetologists and makeup artists for their naturalness and therapeutic effectiveness.
Almost all cosmetics from Israel contain unique components from the healing mud of the Dead Sea. In addition to them, the preparations are enriched with vitamins, peptides, extracts of medicinal raw materials, algae, pearl powder, gold, natural oils, rose quartz, etc. Israeli specialists make full use of both local gifts of nature and imported “overseas” ones, for example, alpine moss, Baghdad rose, Chinese matricaria.
It is clear that such products cannot be cheap, but they are worth it. Skincare cosmetics are presented in various series, each of them is aimed at solving a specific problem. Professional face creams are produced by the following brands: Holy Land, Premier, Christina, Gigi, Anna Lotan, Renew, Leorex. The salon will select a brand and line according to the individual needs of your skin.
Professional face creams after 40 years
40 years is the age when the skin requires especially careful care. As a rule, it is necessary to select new products, since the usual cosmetics are no longer able to cope with the inevitable negative changes in the skin. To maintain your skin in a youthful state, you need to think about professional face creams after 40 years.
Mature skin undergoes the following undesirable changes:
- elasticity and velvety decreases;
- dullness and uneven tone appear;
- wrinkles form;
- the content of moisture and nutritional components decreases.
Peeling and irritation often appear, and skin type may change.
A professional face cream after 40 years should eliminate these shortcomings and prevent further aging. For this purpose, protein compounds (elastin, keratin, collagen, etc.), peptides, retinoids, coenzyme, ANA and BHA acids are introduced into recipes. All well-known brands offer their developments of professional anti-aging products.
The French brand Phytomer produces a cream for aging skin after 40 years, with lifting and tightening effects. Fitomer products are based on active ingredients of marine origin. The company is considered a pioneer in the use of marine extracts in cosmetology.
Professional creams envelop the skin and provide long-lasting hydration. In addition, the components of the cream stimulate the production of proteins that retain moisture, strengthen the fat barrier and intercellular cohesion.
Unlike American drugstores , French pharmacies are intended only for the sale of medicines and care products - no lollipops or toilet paper! In this, French realities are similar to Russian ones. Therefore, cosmetics sold in French pharmacies are truly pharmaceutical products, and not just budget ones.
Read also: List of American and Korean cosmetics brands.
Another difference between beauty products fabriqué en France from American, Korean, and everyone else - this is the predominance of brands of medicinal care cosmetics over brands of decorative cosmetics. As a result, the world has several well-known French cosmetic brands and many unknown drugstore brands.
We decided to somehow correct this injustice, and compiled a list of French cosmetics brands, which includes both brands that are popular and known throughout the world, and those that are known only to the French themselves and French women.
An asterisk (*) marks brands of skincare cosmetics that can be purchased in regular French pharmacies ( french pharmacies ), moreover, that’s the only place you can buy them. The double asterisk (**) indicates brands of organic cosmetics. Links to official websites of companies.
For most fashionistas in the world, it is important that their arsenal of cosmetics includes at least one French face cream from a well-known brand. As in clothing, in cosmetology, France has remained a trendsetter for centuries. Its manufacturers strive to maintain the brand and not lose the championship won by their ancestors.
French cosmetics can be purchased not only in boutiques and stores. Many de France products are sold in pharmacies. This is due to the fact that some brands from the Fifth Republic strive to create products of impeccable quality that provide excellent care and protection to the skin. Most of the professional brands in the country are 100% compliant with today's preconceived norms and quality standards.
Why are French cosmetics so popular?
There are many reasons why creams from France are sold in pharmacies. They are considered luxury cosmetics, which are characterized by the following features:
- sophisticated, unobtrusive and at the same time expensive aroma;
- created using innovative technologies;
- increased content of natural components;
- creation and application of effective extracts from vegetation;
- nourishing the dermis;
- eliminating dehydration;
- moisturize;
- perfectly absorbed;
- have a delicate texture;
- high level of quality.
Most de France cosmetic brands comply with the above. Therefore, creams from the famous French company for women who think not only about beauty, but also about health, are an object of desire and pride.
The quality of French cosmetics is confirmed by its carefully selected composition, about which the following can be said:
- the presence of nutritional components and vitamin complexes;
- dominance of natural ingredients, mainly plant extracts;
- includes substances that make the skin more elastic;
- included components that have the property of restoring cells and stimulating cellular metabolism;
- the presence of innovative complexes designed to solve various problems of the dermis;
- many creams contain additional ingredients, the purpose of which is to improve the specified properties of the product, as well as improve its absorption;
- contains the best perfume fragrances that create a magnificent aroma;
- contains high-quality moisturizers, for example, hyaluronic acid.
We can talk about the advantages of French creams for a very long time. It is important to choose correctly from all the variety available on the market.
We invite you to look at other French facial care products:
Recommendations from cosmetologists
Since the selection of de France creams is extremely diverse, it is difficult to find the ideal formula for yourself. If you are interested in which face cream from France is right for you, take into account the advice of cosmetologists:
- To avoid paying for a fake that will not even be half as good as the original, purchase cosmetics from trusted cosmetics stores and pharmacies.
- Study the storage conditions of products indicated in the instructions and on the packaging, and follow the recommendations you read in order to maintain the effectiveness of the products for a long time.
- Before purchasing a cream, study its composition. Perhaps one or more components are not suitable for you, which will make using the product uncomfortable.
- From the lines on the market, choose those products that are designed to solve the problems you have. Keep in mind that different creams are created for different skin types.
- It is best to order French cosmetics from France. You can purchase it on the official websites of manufacturers or from licensed dealers.
- Remember that the choice must be approached taking into account your individual characteristics. Even the most expensive cream may not be suitable and cause irritation and allergic reactions.
- Good French cosmetics cannot be cheap. If you are offered cheap de France products, it is a fake.
Expensive skin needs an expensive cream; it is better to pay its price right away than to harm the dermis by using analogues of average or low quality.
The best French brands of face creams
When choosing professional Français products, pay attention to brands that are in demand in Western Europe:
- Garnier;
- L'oreal;
- Payot;
- Vichy;
- Algologie;
- La Roche-Posay;
- Yves Rocher.
It is they who today dictate the rules of beauty, taste, health and sophistication. The whole world looks up to these brands. Having a cream from one or more brands is useful and prestigious.
The legendary company Garnier appeared on the market at the beginning of the last century, in 1904. The release of the brand's first product, a hair lotion, caused a great stir in society and became the beginning of a triumphant march for the manufacturer, which began developing shampoos, face creams and other well-proven products.
Most popular facial products:
- Skin Naturals. Cares for the area around the eyes;
- BB cream. Created for those with problematic dermis.
Garnier is known for time-tested quality. Its products are presented in 13 lines, also presented on the Russian market.
Another old cosmetic brand in France, which appeared on the market in 1909, is the world famous company L’oreal. Her face line includes creams:
- Age Expert, actively fighting wrinkles;
- Luxury food. Provides the skin with a protective layer and supplies necessary nutritional components.
- Mainly care. Successfully fights toxic substances and provides the epidermis with necessary moisture.
- Academie is a source of hydration.
- Institut Esthederm, which performs restorative functions.
- Vichy LiftActive Retinol - excellent care for skin over 30 years old.
- Nourishing L’Occitane Ultra and others.
Everything from the French brand L'oreal is trustworthy.
The Payot company, or Payo, specializes in the production of face and body care products. French cosmetics of this brand appeared on the market in 1925 and immediately began to be in demand. The most popular face creams are:
- Creme Purifiante;
- AOX;
- My Payot Regard;
- Les Sensitives Douceur;
- Design Lift;
- Les correctrices.
The listed creams and series are aimed at solving various problems of the dermis. The company presents a number of professional products that can rejuvenate and stop age-related changes in the skin.
Vichy, or Vichy, “blew up” the cosmetics market in 1931 with the embodiment of the idea of producing cosmetics based on thermal water.
Today Vichy is a luxury cosmetics market represented by several popular lines:
- Neovadiol – care for mature dermis;
- Aqualia Thermal – to maintain youth at the cellular level;
- LiftActiv – cosmetics for those over 30;
- >Each of these series includes world-famous popular products that can keep young and aging skin in good condition.
Algologie was founded in Paris in 1978. The popularity of its products is explained by the fact that they all have a natural base. The creams include:
- plant extracts;
- seaweed;
- salt;
- healing mud;
- sea water.
Famous names include Moisturizer, Clarifying, Anti-aging, Sensitive Skin, Eye Care, Oily Skin and others. All Algologie products are aimed at solving certain skin problems and rejuvenation, if we are talking about age-related drugs.
Another French manufacturer that uses thermal water is La Roche-Posay. Everything is produced on a natural basis, which is why the company’s cosmetics are among the pharmaceutical products recognized by dermatologists around the world.
The most famous creams are La Roche-Posay:
- Tolerian;
- Active C;
- Respectissime;
- Anthelios;
- Substiane;
- Cicaplast and others.
The quality of pharmaceutical cosmetics is confirmed by international quality certificates. The La Roche-Posay laboratory continues to conduct scientific research in the field of medical cosmetology.
The Yves Rocher company was founded in 1959. Today it produces cosmetics of decent quality in the mid-price range.
Popular face creams include:
- Intensive hydration;
- Moisturizing Gel for the eye area;
- Zero flaws;
- Mattifying cream-gel;
- Beneficial anti-wrinkle fluid day cream;
- BB Cream SPF20 Day and others.
The brand is represented on the international market with a large number of items and is one of the most popular French cosmetic brands.
Summary
Understanding the wide variety of French face creams is not easy. Sometimes you have to try for years to find the most preferable products. All mentioned French brands are distinguished by high quality, confirmed by laboratory tests and the desire to find the ideal formula for beauty and youth.
By giving preference to French cosmetics, you choose daily intensive care for the skin of your face and body, as well as your hair. Pleasant aroma, relaxing consistency, demanding attitude to design - all this is modern France, continuing the traditions of the centuries-old past.